Modi to address Gurpurab celebrations in Gujarat's Kutch on Saturday

New Delhi, December 24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Gurpurab celebrations of Guru Nanak at Lakhpat Sahib gurdwara in Kutch, Gujarat, on Saturday via video-conferencing, his office said.

Every year from December 23 to December 25, Sikhs in Gujarat celebrate the Gurpurab of Guru Nanak at Lakhpat Sahib gurdwara, it said, noting that the first Sikh guru had stayed at Lakhpat during the course of his travels.

Lakhpat Sahib gurdwara has his relics, including wooden footwear and palki (cradle) as well as manuscripts and marking scripts of Gurmukhi.

The PMO noted that the gurdwara had suffered damage during the 2001 earthquake, and Modi, the then chief minister, had undertaken urgent measures to ensure its repair.

"This step showed the deep reverence of the Prime Minister for the faith, as also reflected in multiple recent endeavours, including the celebrations of 550th Parkash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, 350th Parkash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and 400th Parkash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur," the PMO said. PTI